I, without any personality, become a hero!

Let's go to the takoyaki shop first!

The messenger from hell quickly arrived at a takoyaki shop in Z City. The owner of the shop was none other than Dr. Genus, who had switched careers from the "House of Evolution" to selling takoyaki. His former subordinate, the "Armored Gorilla," was also helping out.

"Yo, 'Hell Monster,' you've arrived! What is it...?"

Dr. Genus put down his takoyaki-making work and greeted the Hell Messenger, then pointed with great interest to the "Plague Messenger" behind it and asked it a question.

"It is my brother, and also the 'Plague Messenger' created by Master using your research results. Because you said you wanted to witness it firsthand, I brought it to visit you."

"Really? That's wonderful!"

Dr. Genus was indeed very happy. The main reason he single-handedly cloned hundreds of monsters and established the "House of Evolution" was because his research results could not be recognized by others. Now that he can see Izuku Midoriya using his research results to create new monsters, Dr. Genus himself is very happy.

"Shall we test our combat capabilities?"

As a mad scientist, Dr. Genus remained true to his nature. Upon seeing the "Plaguebringer," which piqued his interest, he immediately questioned its combat strength.

"Well... it seems I haven't seen my brother fight yet."

In just two short days since its birth, apart from encountering Saitama, an unexpected being of such caliber at the beginning, "Plague Messenger" has not directly demonstrated its specific combat capabilities.

"However, my master told us not to cause trouble for others, and to let it go if something bad happens."

"Of course not, we just happen to have a suitable target to practice on right now."

Dr. Genus adjusted his glasses. He hadn't really given up research entirely. After the Grim Reaper defeated the "Asura Rhinoceros Beetle," Dr. Genus had a new inspiration and was currently secretly conducting new research and creations.

Dr. Genus invited the messengers of hell and the "plague messengers" into his takoyaki shop. He led them directly inside to take an elevator, which took them down to the underground area of ​​Z City.

"When did you set up such a large research institute down here?"

After walking a short distance, the messenger of hell took the initiative to inquire. The current scale of this place is only slightly smaller than the original "House of Evolution". There is a huge underground research institute under Dr. Genus's takoyaki shop.

"I originally just wanted to build a small warehouse to store things, but 'Mole' said that digging underground in Z City felt really good, and before I knew it, I'd unearthed such a large space. I figured it would be a waste to just leave it there, so I decided to build a research institute to play around with."

"Mole" was one of the monsters that Dr. Genus sent to capture Saitama last time. He was lucky enough to be knocked unconscious by a single punch and is currently working underground at Dr. Genus's takoyaki shop.

"However, we can occasionally hear strange noises in the underground research institute. Who knows, there might be our colleagues next door."

For example, Dr. Genus, who was telling jokes to lighten the mood, led the Hellbringers to their destination, a huge battle space just like the original "House of Evolution".

"We've arrived. Let's prepare for the combat test immediately."

Dr. Genus clapped his hands and then turned on a switch on the wall of the battle space, revealing five spaces separated by black railings.

"I said... what are these?"

The messenger of hell pointed to what was inside the black bars: a group of monsters twisted beyond recognition, their faces all resembling Genus himself.

"Inspired by you, I conducted human experiments using my clones, hoping to research viruses and bacteria... and then..."

"Then?"

The messenger from Hell pressed on with his questions, and Dr. Genus himself coughed rather sheepishly, replying awkwardly:

"Then, just like what you see here, my clones mutated. They lost their rationality as humans, but their strength and speed increased dramatically, and they also gained the ability to spread through biting and scratching."

"Isn't this just a zombie? What dangerous research have you been doing?!"

When the messenger of hell exposed his mistake, Dr. Genus blushed and turned his head away. Creating such a failed research project as the "zombie virus" was indeed a very embarrassing thing for him personally.

"Ahem... Anyway, I was originally planning to destroy these test subjects soon, but now they can be used as test targets for the 'Plague Messenger,' is that alright?"

"Why would you keep something like this...?"

The messenger of hell, who was quick to criticize, still had great confidence in his brother, the "Plague Messenger," but as the older brother, he still took the initiative to ask him a question.

"Brother, you're sure you can handle these things, right?"

The "Plague Messenger," which had been silently following behind the Hell Messenger, raised its empty hood and spoke in a terrifying, broken voice:

"Plague...death..."

"Okay, then there's no problem!"

The messenger of hell gave Dr. Genus an OK sign, indicating that his brothers could easily handle these mutated zombies.

"Where did you get the idea that there's no problem...?"

Although I really wanted to complain, with the existence of the Grim Reaper, this bugged monster, nothing serious would happen, so Dr. Genus ordered the release of the zombie test subjects he had created.

The black bars opened simultaneously, and the zombie test subjects in the five spaces poured out in a frenzy, creating a terrifying scene of zombies unleashed. However... these zombies didn't even take a few steps before they all collapsed to the ground, motionless.

"Huh? What's going on?!"

Dr. Genus is acting strangely. Logically, these zombie test subjects should be able to survive for months without food or water, so why are they all acting like they're dead?

"Life... Harvesting..."

Still speaking slowly and haltingly as the "Plague Messenger," this strange creature had already finished reaping the lives of the zombie test subjects before anyone noticed it making any move.

Chapter 19 Enemies from the Deep Sea

"Oh! Did something like that happen?"

Back at Dr. Kusno's lab, the two strange individuals, including the Hellbringer, told their Master about the events between Dr. Genus and the Hellbringer after the Hellbringer went to Z City. Izuku Midoriya himself also became somewhat interested in the abilities of the "Plaguebringer."

Midoriya, who was originally only focused on studying the "monsterization" factor, did not expect that the newly born "Plague Messenger" also possessed special and terrifying abilities, but he put this matter aside for the time being.

"You've come back just in time. Come with me to J City."

"J City?"

"Yes, Dr. Kusno just told me that many strange people have appeared in the sea and are causing disasters in J City."

Izuku Midoriya explained, while the Grim Reaper asked somewhat strangely:

"My master, don't you usually not get involved in these kinds of things?"

Izuku Midoriya refused to join the Hero Association and become an S-class hero. Unlike Saitama, he doesn't fight monsters and maintain order. Midoriya usually stays in Dr. Kuseno's laboratory to study and conduct research. The only time he personally took action was when a giant meteorite caused a "Dragon" level disaster.

"The research has hit a bottleneck. I need to get some cells from other monsters in this world for analysis and comparison. It just so happens that there is a monster disaster in J City. I'll go and help the citizens of J City solve their problems."

"Understood, let's go, Master!"

Upon hearing Midoriya's objective, the Grim Reaper became more motivated and prepared to head to J City. If Master's research could yield a breakthrough, then defeating the "bald" Demon King would be just around the corner once his power was enhanced.

After greeting Dr. Kusno, Midoriya headed straight for J City. The Grim Reaper was eager to make a big splash, while the Plague Reaper silently followed behind his master, wielding his scythe.

Meanwhile, on this side of Z City, Dr. Genus had just finished analyzing the "death" results of the zombie test subjects. These zombies, which were used as test targets for the "Plague Messenger," all died and collapsed on the ground as soon as they were released. Dr. Genus found this extremely absurd... Now he has finally found out the truth.

"It's so bizarre... There was no physical trauma, but all the cells in all the zombie test subjects died from rapid depletion of life force. It's like a supernatural event caused by the Grim Reaper."

"However..." Thinking of the Plaguebringer's ethereal form and scythe-like weapon, Dr. Genus covered his forehead and chuckled self-deprecatingly:

"I'm stupid to try to find science in 'weirdos.' I'll just keep selling my takoyaki."

Dr. Genus, who finally pressed the destroy button, destroyed everything related to the "zombie virus" he had researched, realizing that he was no longer suited for scientific research.

It doesn't take long to get from Dr. Kusno's research institute to J City, a tourist hotspot near the sea and beaches. People who were looking forward to relaxing were suddenly attacked by strange creatures that appeared in the sea. Is it just bad luck... or is this world just too absurd?

After spending about an hour getting to J City, Izuku Midoriya and his friends were very lucky to run into an acquaintance, who happened to have just defeated a giant octopus monster with a single punch.

"Oh, you guys are here too?"

"Hello, Mr. Saitama! You always manage to arrive right away!"

Izuku Midoriya holds Saitama in high esteem, a hero who possesses immense strength yet remains unknown, because Saitama's existence has indeed saved countless lives.

"Teacher, have you finished on your end?"

Genos, who had come from a great distance with a burst of flame, greeted Saitama and saw Izuku Midoriya and the two monsters. He then landed next to Saitama and began to inquire.

"Midori-kun, are you here to clean up the monster horde in J City too?"

"The main purpose is to collect some samples of the strange cells, and incidentally eliminate the strange beings causing the disaster."

After he answered his behavioral goals, Genos nodded and pointed out the current situation to him.

“Now, strange people have started coming ashore along the coast of J City. My teacher and I just dealt with these guys separately, but the area where the strange people have come ashore is too large to deal with all at once.”

Is that so?

As Izuku Midoriya stroked his chin in thought, he directly issued orders to his two subordinates.

"You should also go and help deal with these strange people, and prevent them from harming the citizens of J City."

"Understood, Master!"

"Yes, Master..."

The Grim Reaper and the Plague Reaper, who are acting on Midoriya's orders, will likely be very effective in stopping the monster scourge from the deep sea once they join forces with two powerful combatants.

"Then I'll take my leave now. Genos and I will go and see other places."

"Yes! Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Saitama."

After waving goodbye to the bald hero and the cyborg, Izuku Midoriya sent out two of his men to carry out the mission, and now he was essentially acting alone.

However, Izuku Midoriya himself is also very powerful, and there is absolutely no possibility of danger when facing the invasion of J City by a monster classified as "Demon" by the Hero Association.

Now, ordinary citizens around Z City have started peeking out again. After Saitama defeated the octopus monster, the citizens of J City took pictures and posted them online. Or rather, people living in this world encounter monsters every few days, which has helped them develop strong hearts.

Looking up at the giant octopus monster that Saitama had punched and now only had half its body left standing on the street, Midoriya reached into his "Dimensional Pocket" and pulled out a test tube.

"Just in time to collect some blood samples..."

Just after Midoriya collected a vial of blue blood from the octopus monster's corpse, he suddenly heard a voice behind him.

"What are you doing? It's dangerous here!"

Midoriya turned around and saw a man wearing a green helmet riding a bicycle behind him, who spoke a warning to him.

"you are?"

"I'm the number one C-rank hero, 'Mumen Rider.' It seems you probably don't know me."

There was no awkwardness or rudeness; the "Mumen Rider" was simply introducing himself. As always, he carried out his heroic activities, advising the boy in front of him in his usual gentle voice.

"Although this strange man is dead, you might fall over if you stand under him at any time. Moreover, J City is very dangerous right now. Please go to the evacuation site with the other citizens as soon as possible."

Nodding without saying much, Izuku Midoriya put the blue test tube containing the monster's blood into his pocket, and then, like an ordinary person heeding a hero's advice, prepared to go to the evacuation site.

"Thank you, you're a great hero."

"Really? I'm very grateful for your support, but let's go take refuge now."

After watching the unfamiliar green-haired boy leave, "Mumen Rider" got back on his bicycle and resumed his heroic activities.

Later, when the staff of the Hero Association came to Z City to investigate, they were surprised to find that many monsters had died on the beach before they were able to get onto land, and some monsters even died on the ground without any injury.

Chapter 20 Deep Sea King

Back at Dr. Kuseno's lab, Izuku Midoriya immediately began analyzing the collected monster blood cells. However, this time he did something slightly unimportant: he looked up information on the top-ranked C-class hero, "Mumen Rider."

"Mumen Rider is so weak. He's ranked number one in Class C... but he gets knocked down by monsters every single time."

"But 'Mumen Rider' is a really nice guy. He even helped me rescue a cat from a tree last time."

"That's true. A month ago, the 'Unlicensed Rider' helped me find my lost daughter. I'm so grateful to him!"

...........

The above are all different people's opinions on "Mumen Rider", and Izuku Midoriya has also learned what kind of hero "Mumen Rider" really is.

"It's very similar... but I feel a little ashamed of myself."

The weak and easily defeated "Mumen Rider" reminds Midoriya of his younger self, when he was "Quirkless" and tried to become a "hero".

However, facing this "Mumen Rider" who is always helping people, Midoriya is almost afraid to look this hero in the eye... Looking back on everything he has done so far, he is indeed very embarrassed!

"That's wonderful... just being a hero who does everything in their power to help those in need."

To be honest, Izuku Midoriya was a little envious of "Mumen Rider"... The more he knew, the stronger he became, and the less satisfied he would be with the status quo.

Perhaps this is what is often said: the greater the power, the greater the responsibility one can bear.

Izuku Midoriya is clearly someone who will take responsibility for his powerful abilities. Rather than helping those in need like Mumen Rider, he will only try to find out the truth behind the "birth of monsters" and suppress the occurrence of disasters from their source.

The differences in strength and cognition lead to fundamentally different perspectives on events, which also means that Izuku Midoriya has indeed grown and is no longer the person he used to be, no longer just dreaming of becoming a hero who saves and helps those in front of him.

"Mumen Rider" is very similar to Izuku Midoriya's past. He simply wanted to become a hero who could help everyone, which made it easy for him to gain recognition and encouragement from others. He could indeed become a hero of justice.

But by now, Midoriya no longer cares how others see him, whether he is a hero or an enemy, or whether the process is just. All of that is irrelevant, as long as the result satisfies his wishes. This is the current Midoriya Izuku.